NYC Education Empowerment Forum 2016 - Battling Corruption & Harassment

The focus of this forum is to educate teachers, parents and students about corruption and harassment in NYC educationand empowering them to combat it. From early childhoodto higher education, we aim to inspire attendees with successful stories and workshops that equip them with tools and knowledge to fight against corruption and harassment in our schools.

“Don’t get burnt, get ignited.” Attendees should be able to leave the conference stronger, equipped to protect themselves and combat corruption and harassment that plague our school communities.

The event will start with a panel followed by workshops.

Limited seating available for the workshops. Each of the workshops below will be offered only twice. When you register choose one from session "a" and one from session "b."

Workshop 1 – “Using Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)” – Accessing documents and information you never thought you could obtain. Example: Access school financial statements, video surveillance, emails and more.

Workshop 2 – “Your Smartphone is Your Friend.” – Apps and techniques to help you document and report.

Workshop 3 – “Harassment & Stress Management” – It’s not easy to relax in toxic environments. Learn techniques to manage your stress and cope the mental anguish that sometimes overcomes you.

Workshop 4 – “The U in Union” – Your union might not be 100% behind you, but you still have rights. Learn how to find the U in Union, exercise your rights and build solidarity in your workplace.

Workshop 5 – “Legalese” The A to Z of your legal recourse” – Sometimes you have to go to court to obtain the solutions you want. Find out what options you have in this workshop.

Workshop 6 – “Reporting the Safe Way” – Did you see something? Find out the best way to say something to resolve the situation and not put yourself as a target.

Workshop 7 – “A Parent’s guide to Special Education Rights” – Parents, you and your child have rights. If your child’s IEP is being violated find out how to get the services they deserve.

Find out more and register here: nycedcorruption.eventbrite.com

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NYCED Empowerment Flyer

We will have parents here who sued and won services for their children whose IEP has been violated, private tuition and tutoring services all provided FREE of charge by the NYCDOE for violating your child'srights.